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Moving From Novice To Expert – Part 2

Moving From Novice To Expert – Part 2

by | 29 Dec, 2018

Continued from Part 1… Stages Of Attention Control Not only is your neuromuscular (motor) control being trained, so is your attention, because the two are working together intimately in the development process. At first the attention is directed onto the part of...
One Stroke Technique For Everyone? Part 1

One Stroke Technique For Everyone? Part 1

by | 6 Oct, 2018

Let me give you a short answer to the question in the title of this post: Yes, there is a technical ideal we are aiming for, for every standard-equipped human swimmer. And, yet we recognize that there is so much variety in bodies that some compromise is often...
Distance Swimming in Kaş

Distance Swimming in Kaş

by | 29 Sep, 2018

As I write this I am sitting on our ‘command boat’ in the sea next to the peninsula in Kaş, Turkey. 30 minutes ago our swimmers begin the first strokes of their challenge swim on this final training day of our open water distance camp. The weather is...
The Habit Of Exercise – Part 3

The Habit Of Exercise – Part 3

by | 1 Apr, 2018

We are continuing our discussion of The Habit Of Exercise. This is Part 3 of 4.   Consistency Is Key We do need variety to keep it interesting and to keep the nervous system stimulated for growth. But it is also very important to be consistent in a regular...
Learn To Coach Yourself

Learn To Coach Yourself

by | 14 Jan, 2018

When I started the first version of our online training in 2012, my intention was to provide support for our camp and workshop swimmers, who traveled from afar, who were going home and had no local coach and no materials to show them what to do in the weeks and months...
Does Swimming Burn Fat? 2

Does Swimming Burn Fat? 2

by | 9 Dec, 2017

As well as being asked about this from time to time, I’ve learned that this is a common online search phrase so I should get some extra hits on this post. Previously, I’ve written some thoughts on body fat in relation to swimming: Does Swimming Burn Fat? 1...
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